Sr. Specialist, Logistics JITJIS Process Engineer

Industry: Automotive

Job Category: Materials Management - Supply Chain

Ideal Candidate

Logisitics JIS at an OEM

8 years of experience in supply chain management logistics or JIT/JIS process management within the automotive industry preferred

Experience and knowledge of VDA ISO and other standards and regulations for the automotive industry. Experience in performing process AUDITs is required.

Strong understanding of Change Management principles including steering and evaluating Change requests and their application in automotive environments.

Experience with route optimization and traffic management tools/software (e.g. TMS WMS) JIS logistics and/or material flow planning.

Job Description

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

JIT/JIS Process and Equipment Development: Plan and develop Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) processes concepts and equipment to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of modules from suppliers to the point of fit on the assembly line.

Material Flow Management: Manage and optimize both manual and automated material flow processes covering the entire path from supplier facilities to dock doors and through internal logistics to the final point of use in production.

Supplier Collaboration: Collaborate closely with JIT/JIS suppliers in the automotive industry to resolve delivery and quality issues ensuring stable and efficient supply chain operations.

Automated Unloading Systems: While the design and implementation of automated unloading systems for trailers is the responsibility of assembly planning logistics plays a key role in aligning the premises and timing requirements in a cross-functional team to ensure seamless integration into the overall material flow.

Product Planning Integration: Align logistics strategies with product planning to synchronize production schedules with material availability ensuring seamless coordination between planning and execution.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams-including logistics production planning and supplier management-to successfully execute JIT/JIS strategies and ensure alignment across all departments involved in the end-to-end material flow.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Drive continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing lead times enhancing supplier performance and optimizing logistics processes from supplier origin to final assembly fit.

Skills

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Engineering or a related field with a focus on the automotive industry. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management logistics or JIT/JIS process management within the automotive industry preferred

Experience and knowledge of VDA ISO and other standards and regulations for the automotive industry. Experience in performing process AUDITs is required.

Strong understanding of Change Management principles including steering and evaluating Change requests and their application in automotive environments.

Experience with route optimization and traffic management tools/software (e.g. TMS WMS) JIS logistics and/or material flow planning.

Comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements including safety quality and regulatory standards.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize complex processes.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-technology environment.

Managing the awarding of suppliers for equipment.

Coordinating the implementation in line with SOP requirements

Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams driving successful execution of JIT/JIS logistics strategies.

Required Skills

JIT/JIS process management

Automotive

Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management

Candidate Details

1 to 2 years experience

Seniority Level - Associate

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally